Strategic Procurement Management Masterclass: From Sourcing to Supplier Excellence

25-26 Jun, 2026, Remote Online Training - Public

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Mr. Steven Yeo
MBA in Supply Chain Management (USA)
Certified HRDF Trainer (TTT certificate number 4669)
Certified Professional Trainer and Facilitator (University Malaya, Malaysia)

 

With over 33 years of dedicated corporate experience in Supply Chain Management, Steven Yeo brings a wealth of expertise to the field. His focus spans training, facilitation, and consulting, catering to both public and private sectors in Malaysia and overseas. His comprehensive knowledge encompasses Procurement, Supplier Management,
Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, International Payment Systems, and Operations.

 

In his final role before retiring from full-time corporate employment in 2019, Steven served as the Company Director and Supply Chain Manager for a multinational French company based in Melaka.

 

Steven’s distinguished career is marked by numerous accomplishments, including:

• Cost Reduction Management Program:
Spearheaded and managed a successful cost reduction program, resulting in savings of up to RM6.5 million for the company.
• Supplier Contract Management:
Played a pivotal role in managing supplier contracts, actively involved in proposing, drafting, and renewing contracts with suppliers. Collaborated with internal stakeholders and legal experts to ensure robust negotiations.
• Intellectual Property Protection through Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs):
Managed NDAs with suppliers to safeguard the company’s intellectual property.
• International Contract Negotiations and Supplier Relationship Management:
Successfully negotiated with a major European customer to secure a new contract. Conducted visits to overseas suppliers for performance improvement and strategic selection of new suppliers.
• Establishment of Supply Chain Controls:
Established controls and procedures, emphasizing the importance of supply chain control. Achieved 100% shipment performance to customers.

 

Steven Yeo has conducted training sessions for a diverse range of organizations, including major entities such as Sepang Aircraft Engineering (a subsidiary of AIRBUS), Inari Amerton Berhad, Syarikat Wen Ken Drug Sdn Berhad, MyMedic Innovation Sdn Berhad, Q Value ADD Penang, World Kitchen Berhad (Pasir Gudang), Food Excellence Sdn Berhad, Nanmu Yarn Manufacturing, Chuen Cheong Food Industry, Syarikat Batu Bata Kia Lim Berhad, Accenture, Continental Tyres Malaysia, Plexus Malaysia, Escatec Manufacturing, Canon Medical System, Kian Joo Manufacturing, Frenken Mechatronics, Hershey Foods, BINA Plastics, Kian Joo, AUO Sun power, Alliance Contract Manufacturing, Everbest Bio Tech Kulim, Infineon Malaysia, Adient Malaysia, COHU Malaysia, Overland Total Logistics, Toshiba Transformers Malaysia and Overseas training program in Dubai and India sub-continent.

 

His extensive industry experience adds invaluable depth to his training, as participants consistently praise his ability to impart practical knowledge and skills. His insights have proven instrumental in saving resources, time, and mitigating potential errors for participants.

 

US, Ansat Broadcast, Sunway University, Monash University, UNITAR, Ambank, Zuellig Pharma, HERO and more.

 

Venue Details

Remote Online Training - Public



Contact us

Juliany,
03 2283 6109
juliany@ipa.com.my

Phoebe,
03 2283 6100
phoebe@ipa.com.my 

FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Jane,
03 2283 6101
Jane@ipa.com.my

ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
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FOCUSING ON
  • Module 1 – The Role of Procurement in Business Organization
  • Module 2 – Supplier Segmentation and Sourcing Strategies
  • Module 3 – Supplier Cost Evaluation
  • Module 4 – Supplier Audit Strategies
  • Module 5 – Supplier Contract and Agreement
  • Module 6 – Delivery Contract Rule and Law
  • Module 7 – Material Forecasting and Inventory Cost Control
  • Module 8 – Supplier Management Strategies
OBJECTIVES

This 2-day training course is designed to bring awareness, knowledge, and techniques to participants to become an Effective Procurement Professional.

In this course, driven by a trainer with over 35 years’ experience in Supply Chain and Procurement Management, participants will learn the key objectives of purchasing, skills and competency required to be a Successful Procurement Professional.

Participants will learn about:-
• Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Segmentation
• Cost Evaluation Management
• Contract and Agreement Management
• Supplier Selection Strategies
• Material Forecasting and Inventory Control
• Delivery Laws and Rules
• Auditing Strategies
• Supplier Management

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. UNDERSTANDING the key roles of procurement and creating a real understanding of the role of
    purchasing and procurement.
  2. IDENTIFYING the key skills and competencies required to be an effective procurement professional.
  3. DEVELOPING action plan to put in place when conducting procurement function.
  4. UNDERSTANDING the key goals of procurement in ensuring business sustainability.
  5. UNDERSTANDING main task to be carried out to ensure successful execution of the procurement process.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is highly recommended for Employees involved directly or indirectly in handling Purchasing, Sourcing, Supplier Selection and Management, Quality and Costs responsibility functions in the company.
METHODOLOGY
This course will involve the following areas to increase learning:
• Facilitation and interactive lectures by the Course Leader to enhance understanding of subject matter
• Case Studies & Brainstorming session
• Discussion on subject of learning
• Exercises to evaluate participants’ understanding
DAY 1
9:00

MODULE 1 – THE ROLE OF PROCUREMENT IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

  • Definition of Purchasing versus Procurement
  • Key Objectives of Procurement
  • Overview of Procurement Key Responsibilities
  • Key Fundamental to Effective and Efficient Procurement
  • Definition of Strategic and Tactical
  • The Ps, Qs and Rs of Procurement

10.45

MODULE 2 – SUPPLIER SEGMENTATION AND SOURCING STRATEGIES

  • Type of Supplier Segmentation
  • Type of Sourcing Strategies Versus Supplier Segmentation
  • Case Study on Sourcing
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 3 – SUPPLIER COST EVALUATION

  • Cost versus Price Analysis
  • Should Costing versus Open Costing
  • Total Cost of Ownership
3:45

MODULE 4 – SUPPLIER AUDIT STRATEGIES

  • Quality Audit
  • Environmental Audit
  • Social Audit
  • Security and 6S Audit
5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
9:00

MODULE 5 – SUPPLIER CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT

  • Definition of Contract and Agreement
  • Key Element in Contract
  • Hierarchy of Documentation in Contract and Agreement
  • Type of Purchase Order
  • Type of Procurement Contract
  • Contract Management Principles
10.45

MODULE 6 – DELIVERY CONTRACT RULE AND LAW

  • Key Element of Sales of Goods Act Malaysia
  • Sales of Goods Ac 1979 Sabah and Sarawak
  • Incoterms 2020
  • Drafting a Delivery Contract
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 7 – MATERIAL FORECASTING AND INVENTORY COST CONTROL

  • Push and Pull Inventory
  • Holding and Ordering Cost
  • Economic Order Quantity
  • Reorder Level and Safety Stock
  • Material Forecasting Techniques
3:45

MODULE 8 – SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

  • Supplier Management Cycle
  • KPI
  • Performance Review Strategies
5:00 End of Course